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All Bikes/Compare/Harley-davidson Tri Glide vs Harley-davidson Tri Glide Ultra

Harley-davidson Tri Glide vs Harley-davidson Tri Glide Ultra

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Tri Glide vs Harley-davidson Tri Glide Ultra. Harley-davidson Tri Glide: 93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 114, note: Harley-Davidson quotes torque more prominently than peak hp) hp, 613 kg (wet/curb weight — 2023 model) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; electronically limited), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Harley-davidson Tri Glide Ultra: 93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 114, net rating — best estimate) hp, 591 kg (wet/curb weight — 2023 model) weight, top speed 177 km/h (approx., note: electronically limited and varies by configuration), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Harley-davidson Tri Glide Harley-davidson Tri Glide Ultra
Horsepower (hp)
93 hp
93 hp
Torque (Nm)
161 Nm
161 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
177 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
613 kg
591 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 114, note: Harley-Davidson quotes torque more prominently than peak hp)
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 114, net rating — best estimate)
Torque
161 Nm @ 3,250 rpm
161 Nm @ 3,250 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 114)
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated; electronically limited)
177 km/h (approx., note: electronically limited and varies by configuration)
Weight
613 kg (wet/curb weight — 2023 model)
591 kg (wet/curb weight — 2023 model)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Fairing
Yes
Yes

Individual Reviews

Harley-davidson Tri Glide
Harley-davidson Tri Glide
7.8/10

"Serious mile-eater for riders done pretending balance is fun."

Pros
+Exceptional long-distance two-up comfort
+Reverse gear genuinely useful
+Class-leading integrated storage
Cons
Rear differential issues common
Three tires expensive to replace
Heavy and wide in traffic
Harley-davidson Tri Glide Ultra
Harley-davidson Tri Glide Ultra
7.5/10

"The ultimate touring trike if you budget for inevitable electrical sorting."

Pros
+Unmatched long-distance touring comfort
+Massive practical luggage capacity
+Milwaukee-Eight torque is addictive
Cons
Electrical gremlins are common
Reverse motor fails frequently
Fuel economy genuinely disappoints

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